Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Easter Carnival brings joy to AEON Mall

KUCHING: Kingdomcity Kuching is hosting an Easter Carnival at the AEON Mall today (April 8) from 10am to 4pm. The packed-out carnival drew large crowds, which consisted of parents and children, at the South Court section of the mall. It also features fun activities such as free balloon giveaways, face painting,

Oldest football tourney in Sarawak is back

KUCHING: The 55th edition of the ADUN N15 Asajaya Unity Cup Football Championship which is the oldest football tournament in Sarawak is back again and the championship will take place from April 24 to May 7. Its organiser, Kelab Bola Sepak Sambir Bistari (KBSB) will be holding the championship at

Former Immigration director Robert Lian, 67, passes away

KUCHING: Former Sarawak Immigration director Datuk Robert Lian Balangalibun has passed away. The departed who breathed his last at 12.37pm on Sunday (April 2) here, was 67 years old. According to sources, Robert passed away due to rectum cancer which then spread to his stomach. Robert, who hails from Bario

Nancy seeks better internet connectivity at 10 schools

KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has urged the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in Sarawak to improve internet connectivity in ten schools in the Santubong constituency. Nancy, who is Santubong MP, visited the MCMC Sarawak Regional Office on Sunday morning to hear MCMC’s

Sarawak’s oldest football tourney back on Apr 24

KUCHING: The 55th edition of the ADUN N15 Asajaya Unity Cup Football Championship which is the oldest football tournament in Sarawak is back again and the championship will take place from April 24 to May 7. Its organiser, Kelab Bola Sepak Sambir Bistari (KBSB) will be holding the championship at

Road in Julau still accessible despite morning landslide

JULAU: A landslide occurred in Jalan Entabai, Julau, at 3am today. The public has reported that a landslide happened early this morning, causing road users difficulty passing through. The Civil Defence Force (APM) from Julau, led by an officer and three other APM personnel, went to the site to do

Rumah Peter Igoh fire victims moved to relief centre

KUCHING: Thirty-two families from Rumah Peter Igoh in Nanga Mujan Skrang that were affected by the fire in Betong have been transferred to a temporary relief centre (PPS) at Dewan Johnical Rayong in Engkelili. According to a spokesperson for the Civil Defence Force (APM), the PPS was opened at 6.30pm

Kuching cops gather to enliven PIBAKAT domain

KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for Parents of Children with Special Needs (PIBAKAT) now has a more comfortable place to enjoy in. This is thanks to 35 police personnel who were involved in a welfare programme run by the Kuching district police headquarters (IPD). The team from the welfare division of

Cops encouraged to visit counsellors on mental health issues

KUCHING: Kuching district police officers are able to visit counsellors if they face any issues of mental health. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah informed that police officers are encouraged to go for counselling sessions under a registered and qualified counsellor. “We have a registered counsellor, who is also

27-door longhouse gutted in fire

BETONG: A total of 129 residents of Rumah Peter Igoh Nanga Mujan Skrang were made homeless after their 27-door longhouse was razed to the ground yesterday afternoon (March 31). The 129 residents, comprising 59 men, 57 women, and 13 children, were affected by the afternoon inferno. Firemen from Betong fire